regional court
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regional court
A court of ordinary jurisdiction in Germany that stands above the local court and below the higher regional court in the hierarchy. It is responsible for civil and criminal cases of greater significance.
Der Fall wurde wegen des hohen Streitwerts vor dem Landgericht verhandelt.
The case was heard before the regional court because of the high amount in dispute.
The word is composed of 'das Land' (the state/region) and 'das Gericht' (the court). So it literally refers to a court responsible for a particular region or federal state.
Das Landgericht München ist für die Stadt und die umliegende Region zuständig.
The Munich Regional Court is responsible for the city and the surrounding region.
In a legal context, the prepositions are important. A hearing takes place 'vor dem Landgericht' (before the regional court). A lawsuit is filed 'beim Landgericht' (with the regional court). A case is referred 'an das Landgericht' (to the regional court).
Der Angeklagte musste sich vor dem Landgericht verantworten.
The defendant had to answer for his actions before the regional court.
Common verbs in connection with the regional court are 'verhandeln' (to hear/try a case), 'entscheiden' (to decide), 'klagen' (to sue), or 'Berufung einlegen' (to file an appeal). It often involves a 'Fall' (case), a 'Prozess' (trial), or an 'Urteil' (judgment/verdict).
Das Landgericht hat ein Urteil im Betrugsprozess gefällt.
The regional court delivered a judgment in the fraud trial.
dish / court
'das Gericht' and 'das Landgericht' both have to do with law and judgments. 'Gericht' is the more general word: it can mean any state body that decides on disputes or crimes. 'Landgericht' is more precise and refers to a specific type of court in Germany. Learners may confuse the words because every 'Landgericht' is a 'Gericht', but not every 'Gericht' is a 'Landgericht'. If the exact type is not important, 'Gericht' works. If you are talking about this specific level in the legal system, 'Landgericht' is more precise.
Der Prozess findet vor dem Landgericht in Köln statt.
The trial is taking place before the regional court in Cologne.
Das Gericht entscheidet nächste Woche über den Streit zwischen den Nachbarn.
The court will decide next week about the dispute between the neighbors.